Looks great! Id love to make something like this for a post apocalyptic photoshoot - I'm a photographer and like to make my own sets and props when I can.
A base sealer for foam can be Plastidip or Creature Cast. Plastidip is cheap and flexible when dry. Creature Cast can be sprayed or brushed on and masking latex can be used on it for chipped effects.
Hey there. I just discovered your channel and I'm really digging your content. I thought I'd chime in with a tip you might find useful in the future, and that you might have preferred trying for this build. It's not a super well known trick, but avid model painters use it. It's also cheaper than liquid latex or Friskol. When you're working with a material that liquid masks stick to and are giving you issues (or just for regular use on any surface) for your chipped paint effect, try using regular old mustard from your refrigerator as a liquid mask. It sounds ridiculous, but it works like a charm, can be painted or sponged on in the same manner, and can be easily removed once the top coat of paint has dried. Just make sure the mustard is completely dried before painting over. You can paint your overcoat of paint nice and thick so that when you remove the mustard, you have a nice thick chipped edge. To remove the mustard, use your fingernail and chip it off, or a wooden toothpick or something similar if you have no nails. Hope that helps. Great job painting the chips by hand, by the way. Keep up the great work! Cheers! :)
Thanks! Ah that's a really good idea. I'd not thought of using something other than latex as the masking agent. I think I'd heard you can use toothpaste as well.
…..f**kin……AWESOME design and execution….seriously, the design is absolutely my cuppa coffee and biscuits! Check out punished props…he/they are genius with foam, yours is up there with him/them
Thanks! Yeah I know punished props, he does some amazing stuff. I've just got some new EVA foam actually. I'm planning on doing some steampunk armour soon :)
I like how this video proves that you can make advanced movie-quality props domestically without the need of buying equipment and a warehouse! However, it's recommended that you use the heat gun outside or in a well-ventilated area, and if you use your stove, I'm not sure if you can use it to cook food anymore, unless you want to cook your food in the same place where toxic fumes were released in, unless there's something I don't know about this craft foam that doesn't release fumes when heated
Thanks! Yeah I couldn't find much about how dangerous heating it actually is, however this link does seem to suggest it's not a problem. www.hunker.com/13419193/what-are-the-dangers-of-ethylene-vinyl-acetate Fact is thousands of people routinely heat this stuff up regularly for costumes in front rooms and kitchens. I've now built a workshop so don't need to do this inside the house anymore, but where possible it's definitely worth erring on the side of caution even if the dangers are minimal.
I'm not sure what materials you have where you are from, but I have a couple tips for you. For sealing the piece before painting I always use plastidip, which is a a spray on rubber. Rustoleum also has a spray rubber that I'm sure will work fine. They can both be ordered online. If you aren't able to obtain a spray rubber then a solution of white glue (elmers school glue) and water will do fine when brushed on (several layers are needed). I achieve a realistic paint chipping effect (as seen in my profile picture) with toothpaste, just dap it on over your base metallic coat and then paint. When all layers are dried scrub off with a toothbrush.
Thanks for the tips - I actually gave plastidip a go the other day for another project. Great stuff! I can see myself using that alot. Not tried the Rustoleum version of elmers glue (I think that's the same as PVA glue which is what it's called in the UK). Will have to give them a try.
"You should start a company, manufacturing sci-fi props for motion pictures, build a catalog .You can become the Amazon shopping for science fiction motion pictures"!! Excellent work"!
My apologies. I've only just watched this piece of millinery magic. Splendid result as per'... I've had to look up "nixie tubes" as I'd never heard of them. They look exactly like the old Radio Tubes we use to call "Valves". Took ages to warm up in the old tele.
Thanks Brian. Yeah I've heard them referred to as valves, radio tubes and nixie tubes but I think they're all the same thing. Regardless, they look cool if you glue them on things!
Awesome! While I can't claim any talent or experience in something like this, I'd like to point out that the 'air intakes' look incongruously new, with no scuffs or oxidizing. For future reference, some dabs of copper or bronze with some turquoise and moss green dabs over that would do the trick... Otherwise it looks fabulous! I am a sci-fi fan!
That looks really top notch! One personal preference though is that I would like to have seen a fes smaller "rivets" as to diversify the details. And I know I advocated the hairspray and salt method the last time I commented, but wouldn't that have worked quite well, atleast if the basecoat sealed the foam?
Thanks! Yeah the rivet hole depends on the size of your dremel bit and that was the smallest I had unfortunately! It'll be interesting to see what other shapes you can make with other bits. You know what, I've never tried the salt/hairspray technique, that probably would have worked though. I'm not sure if the basecoat sealed it entirely, so I'll be having a go with PVA and plastidip next time.
You can look into salt masking when Maskol is inappropriate. Also.....I am nicking that design! :) What a great inspiration. Got an instant Johnny Mnemonic vibe.
(if someone has said it yet)use toothpaste as a masking. paint it, as soon as the paint is dried enough, use a paintbrush dipped in water to remove it.
Thanks, it's just a really nice material to work with so I think it's quite easy to come up with something quickly. I did go back and forth on the design alot though.
Thank you so much for this tutorial (the first ending). I've been trying to make it look like rubber melted on my head for years. And wow is it simple! :)
No - I was making this up as I went so I don't have any plans, digital or otherwise. Additionally alot of this was heat formed over a globe so I didn't use many patterns.
If you intend to eat food out of the oven and form foam from it, you'll wind up getting Colon Cancer over time. Same as anyone who has tried curing Foam Latex in the oven as well, so be VERY cautious!
@@thedarkpower No problem. It's much easier if you have a secondary heating source you can form from, especially away in a shop or garage to avoid fumes. Works doing Styrene as well for vacuuforming. I know not all Builders or Cosplayers don't have that luxury, but it's a step in the right direction. Top notch work there, man. Keep on Creating that beautiful stuff! 👍🏻
I’ve been at this for nine years… And this is some of the most impressive beginner work I’ve ever seen. Very well done dude
Cheers, I appreciate it ;)
For highly detailed rust/chipping effects Id suggest hairspray and salt and then rubb it off with hot water and a toothbrush.
Thanks, yeah I've never tried that technique before. It may well have worked in this instance, will have to give it a go.
Really nice! I've seen a lot of makers use wood glue to seal the foam BEFORE paint.
Thanks! I'll have to give that a go.
Looks great! Id love to make something like this for a post apocalyptic photoshoot - I'm a photographer and like to make my own sets and props when I can.
Thanks! Have a go - foam's really easy to use and very cheap. You can get some really nice results.
A base sealer for foam can be Plastidip or Creature Cast. Plastidip is cheap and flexible when dry. Creature Cast can be sprayed or brushed on and masking latex can be used on it for chipped effects.
Good tips, thanks!
Hey there. I just discovered your channel and I'm really digging your content. I thought I'd chime in with a tip you might find useful in the future, and that you might have preferred trying for this build. It's not a super well known trick, but avid model painters use it. It's also cheaper than liquid latex or Friskol.
When you're working with a material that liquid masks stick to and are giving you issues (or just for regular use on any surface) for your chipped paint effect, try using regular old mustard from your refrigerator as a liquid mask. It sounds ridiculous, but it works like a charm, can be painted or sponged on in the same manner, and can be easily removed once the top coat of paint has dried. Just make sure the mustard is completely dried before painting over. You can paint your overcoat of paint nice and thick so that when you remove the mustard, you have a nice thick chipped edge. To remove the mustard, use your fingernail and chip it off, or a wooden toothpick or something similar if you have no nails. Hope that helps.
Great job painting the chips by hand, by the way. Keep up the great work!
Cheers! :)
Thanks! Ah that's a really good idea. I'd not thought of using something other than latex as the masking agent. I think I'd heard you can use toothpaste as well.
Yes, toothpaste is another substitute. Smells nicer than mustard too. Hehe.
…..f**kin……AWESOME design and execution….seriously, the design is absolutely my cuppa coffee and biscuits! Check out punished props…he/they are genius with foam, yours is up there with him/them
Thanks! Yeah I know punished props, he does some amazing stuff. I've just got some new EVA foam actually. I'm planning on doing some steampunk armour soon :)
I like how this video proves that you can make advanced movie-quality props domestically without the need of buying equipment and a warehouse!
However, it's recommended that you use the heat gun outside or in a well-ventilated area, and if you use your stove, I'm not sure if you can use it to cook food anymore, unless you want to cook your food in the same place where toxic fumes were released in, unless there's something I don't know about this craft foam that doesn't release fumes when heated
Thanks! Yeah I couldn't find much about how dangerous heating it actually is, however this link does seem to suggest it's not a problem.
www.hunker.com/13419193/what-are-the-dangers-of-ethylene-vinyl-acetate
Fact is thousands of people routinely heat this stuff up regularly for costumes in front rooms and kitchens. I've now built a workshop so don't need to do this inside the house anymore, but where possible it's definitely worth erring on the side of caution even if the dangers are minimal.
great video. very informative and fun with a lovely final product.
Thanks for the fast reply, keep up the great work!!
I'm not sure what materials you have where you are from, but I have a couple tips for you. For sealing the piece before painting I always use plastidip, which is a a spray on rubber. Rustoleum also has a spray rubber that I'm sure will work fine. They can both be ordered online. If you aren't able to obtain a spray rubber then a solution of white glue (elmers school glue) and water will do fine when brushed on (several layers are needed). I achieve a realistic paint chipping effect (as seen in my profile picture) with toothpaste, just dap it on over your base metallic coat and then paint. When all layers are dried scrub off with a toothbrush.
Thanks for the tips - I actually gave plastidip a go the other day for another project. Great stuff! I can see myself using that alot. Not tried the Rustoleum version of elmers glue (I think that's the same as PVA glue which is what it's called in the UK). Will have to give them a try.
"You should start a company, manufacturing sci-fi props for motion pictures, build a catalog .You can become the Amazon shopping for science fiction motion pictures"!! Excellent work"!
Thanks very much!
Is no one going to mention the magic knife at 8:12?
Ah yeah, that thing teleports all over the place ;)
A good effect for foam is toothpaste or mustard. Can be used much like your masking fluid.
Thanks for the tip! I'll have to give it a go.
My apologies. I've only just watched this piece of millinery magic. Splendid result as per'...
I've had to look up "nixie tubes" as I'd never heard of them.
They look exactly like the old Radio Tubes we use to call "Valves".
Took ages to warm up in the old tele.
Thanks Brian. Yeah I've heard them referred to as valves, radio tubes and nixie tubes but I think they're all the same thing. Regardless, they look cool if you glue them on things!
Try the "Salt" technique for chipping.
Thanks, I did try it on another project but I couldn't get the salt to stick.
@@thedarkpower Did you wet the area before adding the salt?
@@owenauer3406 Yeah, the salt just slid off.
Awesome! While I can't claim any talent or experience in something like this, I'd like to point out that the 'air intakes' look incongruously new, with no scuffs or oxidizing. For future reference, some dabs of copper or bronze with some turquoise and moss green dabs over that would do the trick... Otherwise it looks fabulous! I am a sci-fi fan!
Thanks for watching
Breathtaking
Thanks!
You've got some pretty cool work going on there, I'm inspired and I'm going to try to make my mask, (even though I might succsessfully fail horribly)
Cheers dude. Yeah have a go, this was my first go and I found the foam really easy to work with. Alot of it was successful failures ;)
That looks really top notch! One personal preference though is that I would like to have seen a fes smaller "rivets" as to diversify the details.
And I know I advocated the hairspray and salt method the last time I commented, but wouldn't that have worked quite well, atleast if the basecoat sealed the foam?
Thanks! Yeah the rivet hole depends on the size of your dremel bit and that was the smallest I had unfortunately! It'll be interesting to see what other shapes you can make with other bits.
You know what, I've never tried the salt/hairspray technique, that probably would have worked though. I'm not sure if the basecoat sealed it entirely, so I'll be having a go with PVA and plastidip next time.
Ah, I see! :)
That sounds like a great idea!
Great video. Where did you purchase your EVA Foam?
Thanks very much! I got it from here www.poly-props.com/
You can look into salt masking when Maskol is inappropriate.
Also.....I am nicking that design! :) What a great inspiration. Got an instant Johnny Mnemonic vibe.
+Steelmage99 thanks. Yeah I need to have a go with salt.
(if someone has said it yet)use toothpaste as a masking. paint it, as soon as the paint is dried enough, use a paintbrush dipped in water to remove it.
Thanks for the tip! :)
Amazing design, I wouldn't have ever guessed this was your first time using EVA
Thanks, it's just a really nice material to work with so I think it's quite easy to come up with something quickly. I did go back and forth on the design alot though.
That was in Lincoln isn't it!!
The Asylum is in Lincoln yes - I go every year ;)
That's really cool!
Thanks!
What music did you use for the background track?
It's called Above the Sky www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/above-the-sky
Awesome, thank you. Your work here is truly inspiring... spurred me to give a foam helmet a try. Keep up the great work.
Thanks very much - glad it helped ;)
Fantastic. Well done.
+Michasha Armstrong thanks!
Very nice work mate. What are you using for glue?
Thanks very much - mostly contact adhesive with abit of hot glue here and there.
I've had success with 12v LED strips using a 9volt battery. It's not much duller
Ah thanks that's worth knowing, I think the amp hours aren't quite as good for 9V batteries as AAs though.
Thanks! I feel inspired again. Just like when I was 12!
Thanks for watching, glad it helped!
Thank you so much for this tutorial (the first ending). I've been trying to make it look like rubber melted on my head for years. And wow is it simple! :)
+Film GRIT haha, thanks. Wish the rest of it was that simple! ;)
How can you see? Special cameras?
This was used for an album cover so no-one was ever walking about in it. Special cameras would probably be needed if you wanted to!
I can't see it being hard to modify with mesh and a plastic visor, maybe.
Happen to have the templates available for this helmet?
No - I was making this up as I went so I don't have any plans, digital or otherwise. Additionally alot of this was heat formed over a globe so I didn't use many patterns.
The Dark Power man that sucks, lol. Very well made in any case, inventive and inspired...making me break out the foam for a new build! Keep it up!
Cheers dude I appreciate it - this was basically my first go so it's all abit experimental!
over a globe, or head shape, i use a bath towel, and twist it tight.
Thanks - good tip, I've found myself using a sheet in a similar way.
Plasti dip would help peel away from the foam
Thanks, yeah I've had a go with that stuff one another project - great stuff, I can see myself using it alot.
Need this , where can i buy it
+adrian estrada well it's currently sitting in a cupboard. You're welcome to make an offer if you like though.
The Dark Power my email estrada.adrian.manuel@gmail.com
Great work
Thanks! :)
Again! I enjoined it so much! Men you are good! By the love your Darth Vader shirt! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Shiet man, that's really good work.
Thanks!
I have a glass globe! lol thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Very cool thank you
Thanks!
Someone pls tell me can u see on this
No - it was made for an album cover so it was never intended to have someone walk about in it.
Freakin' Awsome! Instant subscribe! :D
Thanks!
duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude fr a first go thats the shit!!! good job man
Thanks I appreciate it :)
Eyes?
That's covered in the video
Cool
Sorry but here in the USA we don't have Tea Towels............
Dear me, you'll be telling me you don't do tea next ;)
Wow just wow
Thanks!
Fucken cool.
Brisbane ,Aus.
Cheers dude, I appreciate it.
really cool!! :)
+daniel funk Thanks! :)
cool video bro
+Adam Crump thanks! :)
OK nice, but... How you are seeing world from this ?
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I can't make things like this due to having no skills and patience of doing this I can only draw pictures. frankie croft smales
If you intend to eat food out of the oven and form foam from it, you'll wind up getting Colon Cancer over time. Same as anyone who has tried curing Foam Latex in the oven as well, so be VERY cautious!
Thanks for the tip. I only did this for this project as it happens - I moved away from using foam in later projects.
@@thedarkpower No problem. It's much easier if you have a secondary heating source you can form from, especially away in a shop or garage to avoid fumes. Works doing Styrene as well for vacuuforming. I know not all Builders or Cosplayers don't have that luxury, but it's a step in the right direction. Top notch work there, man. Keep on Creating that beautiful stuff! 👍🏻
Can u see
Use toothpaste for the chipping mask.
Toothpaste works well
Thanks, yes I'd heard that - I've been meaning to give it a try :)
Looks good but do you really still live with you mom .... lol
No, it was just convenient to take the pics in her house.
That was absolutely badass but please don't like this comment.
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